Every element has a name, a one- or two-letter symbol, and an atomic number: the number of protons in each of its atoms. This table lists six elements in order of atomic number.
| Element | Symbol | Atomic number |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminium | Al | 13 |
| Silicon | Si | 14 |
| Phosphorus | P | 15 |
| Sulfur | S | 16 |
| Chlorine | Cl | 17 |
| Argon | Ar | 18 |